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The Note of Red Evil vs 先民的遗迹Relics of ancestors

The Note of Red Evil and 先民的遗迹Relics of ancestors both land in Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam. The Note of Red Evil (2020) is 1 year older than 先民的遗迹Relics of ancestors (2021). 先民的遗迹Relics of ancestors is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than The Note of Red Evil (2.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

Which should you pick?

Choose The Note of Red Evil

Choose The Note of Red Evil if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Note of Red Evil launched in 2020.

Choose 先民的遗迹Relics of ancestors

Choose 先民的遗迹Relics of ancestors if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. 先民的遗迹Relics of ancestors launched in 2021.

Both The Note of Red Evil and 先民的遗迹Relics of ancestors sit in Strategy, Indie, and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.

Side-by-side comparison

The Note of Red Evil vs 先民的遗迹Relics of ancestors — Steam metadata comparison
The Note of Red Evil — Steam game coverThe Note of Red Evil先民的遗迹Relics of ancestors — Steam game cover先民的遗迹Relics of ancestors
Released20202021
GenresStrategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, CasualStrategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price3.99 USD2.99 USD
Steam reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
Developers16airClock in dream

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The Note of Red Evil vs 先民的遗迹Relics of ancestors — FAQ

Should I play The Note of Red Evil or 先民的遗迹Relics of ancestors first?
If you want chronology, The Note of Red Evil (2020) came out before 先民的遗迹Relics of ancestors (2021). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
Are The Note of Red Evil and 先民的遗迹Relics of ancestors similar?
They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
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